Increased level of cardiorespiratory fitness blunts the inflammatory response in metabolic syndrome

Objective The presence of metabolic syndrome is associated with a higher degree of inflammation. We sought to assess whether the higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness attenuate the levels of inflammation in people with metabolic syndrome. Research design and methods We studied 449 consecutive asymptomatic men (47±7 years) who underwent a maximal treadmill exercise test according to the Bruce protocol. Cardiorespiratory fitness was divided...